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AJ57 TTF

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,209 mi
Last recorded152,209 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 TTF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 152,209 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 140,694 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 129,305 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 118,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise early replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 118,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm across centre band of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise early replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 114,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise attention (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 111,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 108,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 101,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,342 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 97,342 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 91,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,021 miles

DPF filter flexi joint lose and worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,266 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,714 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 66,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,623 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 36,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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AJ57 TTF is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 83,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ57 TTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ57 TTF registered?

AJ57 TTF is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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